The Harz is known as the North German mountain paradise, with its reservoirs, hiking trails, forests, caves and of course the impressive mountain landscape, it is a true natural wonder.
But the Harz is not only suitable for recreational sports, hiking or relaxing - it is also home to some of the most interesting cultural sites in the country. In addition to various towns, you will find castles, mountain huts and all kinds of things worth discovering.
And in a dreamy old town, in the middle of the Harz, lies Anja's and Lutz's vacation home. More than 330 years old, the listed farmhouse was used a hundred years ago to herd geese out of town through a small gate onto the meadows. During the renovation, the couple took great care not to "gut" the house, and also preserved the original layout and the rooms themselves, using almost exclusively materials such as clay, straw, wood fiber and old beams.
Because of this, the house has its own special, original charm - it is divided into many small rooms and with its three bedrooms it can accommodate up to 6 guests. But beware: two of them may have to pull in their legs at night, because one of the three double beds is a stylish but old bed (with a new mattress) and therefore only 195 cm long.
It is exactly this charm of historical country life that makes the house special and the stay a unique experience.
The historic wood stoves, the cozy kitchen with sitting area, the lovely furnishings in old-fashioned country style meets modern standards and comfort, that's why you will find two modern renovated bathrooms and a dishwasher in the kitchen. Children are welcome, there are two cribs, high chairs and a playground just a few meters from the house and both the house and the exciting surroundings are perfect for an adventure vacation: back to the past.
Tourism Fee not included
A Tourism Fee is a mandatory fee that you have to pay when visiting certain tourism areas in Germany. The fee is not included in the price because it depends on where you stay, how many nights you stay, how old you are and if you’re bringing your dog. The fee varies between €0 and €4 per adult per night and should be settled with the host upon arrival.
Descriptions and highlights have been auto-translated from German
Wilderness bath
Campfire site
Barbecue (gas/charcoal)
Terrace
Garden furniture
Parasol
Board games
Books
Toys
Woodburning stove
Cot
Highchair
TV
Wifi
Highlights from Anja Maria & Lutz Bartels
Host since February 2023
Listed farmhouse from 1687 invites you to a journey through time
The historic wood stoves and original furnishings in the house provide charm, coziness and a lot of personality.
The beautiful old town and the surroundings of the house is really exciting culturally
We are Anja Maria and Lutz - and we love old houses. Our own house is "only" 240 years old, but the renovation brought us so much fun that we were looking for a new heart project after completion and also found it with the listed farm. We have renovated this cultural monument for a total of 5 years and thus saved it from decay. The house was built 337 years ago, which was at a time when the construction of the Palace of Versaille was not yet finished! During the renovation, we tried to preserve the house as much as possible and carefully adapted it to today's standards. We love the special aura of the house and know that it is something very special to dive into that time. We ourselves live in Ballenstedt and find this part of the Harz mountains not only scenic but also historically exciting. From here you can reach the city of Quedlinburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in a short time, or you can visit the Rübeländer stalactite caves, ride the cable car in Thale or hike to the Hexentanzplatz.
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The Gänsetrappe is a real gem. A beautiful house, renovated with a lot of love, very nicely furnished, very modern. The garden and the covered terrace are also beautiful.
Feedback from Monika, Germany
Stay for 6 adults
The home
100 m²
Linen and towels are included
EV charging is not allowed
Arrival from 16:00
Departure by 11:00
Rules of the home
Parties are not allowed
Smoking is not allowed
Pets not allowed
Babies are welcome (below 3 years)
Children are welcome (ages 3-12)
Cancellation Policy
Get a full refund if you cancel up until 14 days before check-in.
You may cancel your booking within 48 hours after receiving a booking confirmation or until 14 days before the arrival day for a full refund. Until 7 days before the arrival day, you may cancel for a 50% refund. If you cancel less than 7 days before the arrival day or book 72 hours before the arrival day, you will not be refunded.
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